On-Wafer Probes
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- Solicitation number
- NB6720302501820
- Agency
- National Institute of Standards and Technology Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334515 Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
- Place of performance
- Boulder, Colorado 80305, United States
- Points of contact
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- Lia M Arthofer lia.arthofer@nist.gov (301) 975-2762
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting a sources sought market research effort to identify potential vendors for specialized on-wafer probes for its RF Technology Division's High Frequency Electronics Group. The procurement seeks 10 total probes across four specific frequency range categories, including coaxial and waveguide probes with precise technical specifications such as 50 um GSG tip configuration, integrated bias tee, and maximum 2.0 dB insertion loss. Interested businesses are required to submit electronic capability statements limited to five pages, which must include company profile, employee count, manufacturing details, product specification sheets, delivery lead times, and small business status verification. The deadline for submitting responses is May 28, 2025, with NIST using this market research to determine potential acquisition methods and evaluate small business set-aside opportunities. The evaluation will focus on companies' ability to meet the detailed technical requirements outlined in the attached Specifications document.
The sources sought notice indicates that if at least two qualified small businesses are identified, the procurement will be set aside for small business competition. The NAICS code for this opportunity is 334515 for Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The probes are intended for two specific projects: a CRADA calibration study and load-pull measurements for the High-Frequency Electronics Project, CHIPS, and DARPA ELGAR. Delivery requirements include a 6-week timeline after order release, with on-site acceptance expected to take an additional 3 weeks. The procurement calls for a standard 1-year manufacturer's warranty covering labor and parts. While no specific award value is mentioned, the technical complexity and specialized nature of the on-wafer probes suggest this is a precision scientific instrumentation procurement with potential significance for advanced electronics research.
Notice text
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Acquisition Management Division
Sources Sought for Commercial Item Purchase
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION.
It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.
The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can obtain On-Wafer Probes according to the Requirements/Specifications Document attached herein.
This announcement is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. No solicitation is currently available. Additionally, The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this sources sought announcement. The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-aside opportunities exist. All Small Business Set-aside categories will be considered. In addition, this market research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms, of all sizes, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation.
Because of this Sources Sought announcement, NIST may conduct a competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) website and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfil the requirement, in accordance with the requirement descriptions and technical specifications indicated in the Specification Document, then this acquisition shall be solicited as a small business set aside. However, NIST is seeking responses from all responsible sources, including large and small businesses (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB and VOSB). This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 334515 for Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. The specific purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is to determine if there are small businesses, within the parameters identified above, that can provide the specialized equipment identified in the Requirements/Specifications Document.
Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirement should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to five (5) pages or less. Responses should include the following information:
1. Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and Cage Code.
2. Name of company that will provide the product.
3. Name of company that will manufacture the product.
4. Specification sheets and examples of products that meet the Specifications attached herein.
5. Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of award to include installation time and any necessary training that is provided.
6. Identification and verification of the company’s small business status.
7. Any other relevant information that is not listed above which the Government should consider in developing our service requirement and finalizing our market research.
(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered).
REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:
See the attached Requirements/Specifications Document.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Specifications.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| On-Wafer Probes | Special Notice | |
| On-Wafer Probes | Pre-Solicitation |
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